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Entry Level (less than 2 yrs experience)
Engineering - Systems
Newport News, VA (On-Site/Office)
Test Engineer Jr
Entry Level | $70,000–$85,000 | Newport News, VA | U.S. Citizenship Required – Active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI Preferred)
Kick off your testing career—support Joint Command and Control by validating GCCS-J, the DoD’s trusted platform for situational awareness and joint operations.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Assist with manual and integration testing for GCCS-J baselines and new capabilities
• Develop and execute test steps, cases, and plans under guidance from senior team members
• Map test steps to system requirements and support Agile development teams
• Troubleshoot issues with developers and contribute to technical documentation updates
• Support system demonstrations and provide user experience (UX) feedback
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 0–3 years of software testing or related experience
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows OS at the user level
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and Agile methodologies
• Exposure to C2 systems, GCCS-J, or DoD environments
• Local to Newport News preferred
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With a presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in mission operations support, software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
Why Caribou Thunder?
• Tactical Impact – Ensure the accuracy and reliability of GCCS-J, DoD’s system of record for joint operations
• Elite Teams – Collaborate with developers, engineers, and mission experts delivering validated software solutions
• Mission Readiness – Drive testing excellence that ensures system stability and compliance with DoD standards
• Purpose-Driven Work – Your expertise directly supports the mission readiness of U.S. and allied forces
Entry Level | $70,000–$85,000 | Newport News, VA | U.S. Citizenship Required – Active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI Preferred)
Kick off your testing career—support Joint Command and Control by validating GCCS-J, the DoD’s trusted platform for situational awareness and joint operations.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Assist with manual and integration testing for GCCS-J baselines and new capabilities
• Develop and execute test steps, cases, and plans under guidance from senior team members
• Map test steps to system requirements and support Agile development teams
• Troubleshoot issues with developers and contribute to technical documentation updates
• Support system demonstrations and provide user experience (UX) feedback
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 0–3 years of software testing or related experience
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows OS at the user level
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and Agile methodologies
• Exposure to C2 systems, GCCS-J, or DoD environments
• Local to Newport News preferred
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With a presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in mission operations support, software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
Why Caribou Thunder?
• Tactical Impact – Ensure the accuracy and reliability of GCCS-J, DoD’s system of record for joint operations
• Elite Teams – Collaborate with developers, engineers, and mission experts delivering validated software solutions
• Mission Readiness – Drive testing excellence that ensures system stability and compliance with DoD standards
• Purpose-Driven Work – Your expertise directly supports the mission readiness of U.S. and allied forces
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